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• The patina on the fasteners themselves is most probably cadmium plating. That will usually stay on for decades. Cadmium is a heavy metal poison, and...

@dave-jensen Glad to share.

Deglazing doesn't remove metal, if you use the correct tool. But it will remove built-up carbon deposits and other things that might affect the measur...

1. When a pro opens an engine it's to solve an issue... thus measurements are required. And therefore deglazing is the first step in that process. 2...

Thoughts... • Although there's a technical difference, most people in a motorcycle shop will use those 2 terms (hone and deglaze) interchangeably. ...

1. We don't replace ANY engine part by "feel". Cold hard numbers are the only signal. With those we can determine: 1. Is there too much clearance? and...

Here's my take on valve seats. Yes, the factory cut the stock valve seats with general, 3-angle face out of necessity. This because it is necessar...

This "kit" is proabably not complete. They may want you to find your own calipers, and wrecked S-bikes aren't that numerous. So you've got the high pr...

I've been a big fan of the full floating discs for some time. EBC makes them to fit the stock Airhead wheels/brakes. To get the full benefit, you'll...

If you ever feel any resistance, you'll want to STOP! immediately and cut the flange off. The reason is that typically the damage is HIGHLY localized....

The only issue (and therefore experience) I've ever had with the starters is the grease inside the bearings. All the bearings should be re-packed (or ...

Glad to help. Some additional thoughts... • The Pilot jet and enrichener circuit will have the largest effect on starting, cold or otherwise. • Th...

Sorry, but I'm not following. Hope I haven't offended you. The plain and simple is that it takes so long to get to that area, that it's not worth a...

• When I go into this area ALL of the following gets done: oil pump o-ring, c/s main seal, clutch friction disc, splines lubed, new flywheel bolts, ne...